We have a dictionary in the house that I pull out when I really need a word, but it's amazing how easily you can get your point across by arm movements before you need to even think about reaching for the dictionary.

Hahah, this reminds me of some weird Japanese show, I can't remember what it's called but it can be found on YouTube. It teaches 'useful' English phrases, but the fact is that most of them are weird and how to stop yourself from being mugged etc. o_o; Or how to insult people in English? Hahah.